Piping
Pipe repair and replacement in Omaha: copper and plastic
From a single water line to a whole-house repipe, Micro Plumbing installs and replaces copper and plastic piping for homes and businesses throughout Omaha, NE.
Copper piping installation
Copper has been the standard for water lines for decades. Rigid copper runs the main lines; soft, flexible copper bends around corners and is used for refrigerator, ice maker and humidifier lines. It is durable, and when it is installed right it lasts.
Plastic piping for homes and businesses
PEX, CPVC and PVC each have a place. PEX is flexible, quick to run through finished walls and handles freezing better than rigid pipe. PVC carries drains, waste and vents. The plumber uses the right material for each run, and for code.
Large or small jobs
Replacing one leaking section, adding a line for a new fixture, or repiping a house with old galvanized steel pipe. Estimates are free. Found a leak you cannot place? See leak detection.
Signs it is time to call
- Pinhole leaks in copper pipe
- Old galvanized pipe and low pressure
- Rusty or discolored water
- A new fixture, appliance or humidifier that needs a line
- A remodel with the walls open
- Pipes that froze or burst
What the crew does
- Copper pipe installation and repair
- PEX repiping
- Drain, waste and vent piping
- Refrigerator, ice maker and humidifier lines
- Galvanized pipe replacement
- Water service line replacement
Every job starts with a free estimate, so you know the price before the work begins.
What the visit looks like
Questions about copper and plastic piping
Copper or PEX: which is better?
Both are good when installed right. Copper is rigid, durable and handles heat well. PEX is flexible, faster to install in a finished home and more forgiving in a freeze. Many repipes use PEX; many repairs match what is already there.
Why do copper pipes get pinhole leaks?
Water chemistry, age and high water velocity can wear copper from the inside. One pinhole is a repair; several in different places can mean it is time to think about a repipe.
Do you replace galvanized pipe?
Yes. Old galvanized steel pipe rusts from the inside, which cuts water pressure and discolors water. Replacing it with copper or PEX fixes both.
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Serving Omaha and nearby towns
Schedule service for copper and plastic piping
Send a request and the shop will call you back to set a time. Estimates are free.
- Mon to Fri
- 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Sat and Sun
- Closed
8988 J Street, Omaha, NE 68127